Miniature
Studio.
ELLISGAMING / DIGITAL MINIATURE PAINTINGApp Store · 23 October 2026 ↗

A little time.
A lot of detail.

That armour edge you want to highlight.
That colour scheme you can’t stop thinking about.
Keep painting it, even when you’re away from your desk.

Freehand 3D painting.
On your iPhone. On your iPad.

Coming 23 October ↗
STL → PAINTABLE MODELTOUCH + APPLE PENCILOFFLINE BY DESIGN£2.99 / ONE-TIME PURCHASE
PLATE A / THE PAINTING CANVAS

Rotate into the awkward bits. Zoom right into the detail. Put down a brushstroke.

Settle in.
Make a mark.

Import an STL and prepare it on your device. Open a supported USDZ, or start with the included demo.

Move your paint controls to a comfortable spot. Close them when you want the whole canvas.

Finger painting on iPhone and iPad.
Apple Pencil is optional on compatible iPads.

03 — A PAINTING SESSION

From primer
to proud of it.

The same small decisions that make painting a miniature satisfying. A colour, a stroke, another look.

Open the painting guide ↗
  1. 01

    Prepare the surface.

    Import your STL, check its scale and choose a primer.

    IMPORT / PREPARE / PRIME
  2. 02

    Find the colour.

    Choose a paint or mix your own. Brush on layers, or spray the whole model in one tap.

    BASECOAT / LAYER / MIX
  3. 03

    Work the detail.

    Wash the recesses. Shade with contrast-style paint. Drybrush edges or broader raised surfaces.

    SHADE / CONTRAST / DRYBRUSH
  4. 04

    Leave it for tomorrow.

    Save your project. Return tomorrow, or export your painting and an editable backup.

    SAVE / REVISIT / SHARE
A note on your hands

With touch, switch between Paint and Move. On iPad with Apple Pencil, the Pencil paints, one finger rotates, two fingers move and pinching zooms.

04 — THE PAINT DESK

What happens
if you add a little…

Two paints to experiment with here.
Up to four in the app, with your recipe saved.

ON THE SHELF

01

Citadel

Base, Shade, Layer, Tone Pro, Contrast, Dry, Technical, Air and Spray.

02

The Army Painter

Warpaints Fanatic, Speedpaint, Air, Historical and more.

03

Vallejo

Model Color, Game Color, Xpress Color, metallics, airbrush ranges and more.

Browse by brand and range. Search by paint name or code. Keep favourites, mix across brands and take the palette offline.

Main miniature ranges are included; this is not an archive of every manufacturer’s product.

Keep a recipe in the app ↗
RECIPE STUDY / 01Find your next shadeInteractive colour illustration · not an app screenshot
Macragge BlueCitadel · Base3 parts
WhiteVallejo · Model Color1 part
YOUR NEW SHADEYour custom mix#4B6E9D

A digital colour estimate, not a prediction of physical pigment mixing. Swatches and metallic finishes may look different in real life.

05 — AT BRUSH LEVEL

A few strokes.
A closer look.

A place for a short painting session: from the first coat to the last highlight.

IT STARTED ON A TRAIN.

Wanting to paint.
Nowhere to put the paints.

Miniature Studio grew out of that moment. Download your models before you leave; preparation, painting and local saving work offline. No account needed.

TAKE THE STUDIO WITH YOU

Your studio is coming.

For the moments between painting at home.

iPHONE & iPAD

App Store

23 October 2026

One-time purchase. No subscriptions or in-app purchases.

£2.99 Planned UK launch price

Save the launch date ↗
ANDROID PHONES & TABLETS

Google Play

Later in 2026

An Android edition is planned for later in 2026. We’ll share the release date here when it’s confirmed.

Android release date to be announced.

Get in touch ↗

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

At the edge of the desk.

Does it work on iPhone as well as iPad?

Yes. Miniature Studio supports touch painting on both iPhone and iPad. Apple Pencil is optional and works on compatible iPads.

Do I need an internet connection?

Core preparation, painting and saving work offline. Download models stored with cloud providers before you travel. Online sharing and website links need a connection.

Can I import my own miniatures?

Yes. Prepare STL models on your device, or open supported USDZ files. Very dense models may need a lighter working mesh. Only import and share files you have permission to use.

Can I mix paints from different brands?

Yes. Choose Mix colours in the Paint Library, add up to four supported paints and adjust the number of parts for each. You can combine brands, name the result and save it. Ratios are kept in the recipe. Clear mediums and reference-only effects are not mixing ingredients.

Will digital paint match my physical paints exactly?

Colours and brush effects are digital approximations. Screens, lighting and real paint finishes all affect appearance. Specialist entries marked reference-only do not simulate their physical effects.

Is this an official Warhammer app?

No. Miniature Studio is an independent app by EllisGaming and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Games Workshop, The Army Painter or Vallejo. Third-party paint names are used for identification and reference.

How can I get help?

Visit our support page or email jakeellis5000@icloud.com. Include your device, app version and a description of the issue.